Ezra 1:1-11 – MISSIONS: GOD IN ACTION!

GOD MOVED A KING – Vss. 1-2

Cyrus was moved by God to call for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

GOD MOTIVATED A PEOPLE – Vss. 3, 5

There were those who were motivated to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple.

GOD MADE A PROVISION – Vss. 4, 6-11

The people who didn’t go gave to the work. Cyrus himself made donations.

Think of this as a picture of God’s plan for missions.

GOD MOVED A KING – JESUS

Jesus gave the Great Commission. Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

GOD MOTIVATES A PEOPLE – MISSIONARIES

Missionaries have responded to the King’s call for workers.

GOD MAKES A PROVISION – SUPPORT

Those who do not go to the mission field can support the work of the missionaries that do.